The File LockerLock files on your iPhone follow on twitter @thefilelocker

Though I would pass on some stats on the File Locker .

There are over 15000 users and many thousands look to come back weekly. This information is take from the advertising tracking in the free version and I assume that the pay version would be similar.

Happy the app is useful for folks. I have plans for updates to the UI in the new year and additional functionality.

The free version had an update on Dec 17 and the update response has been excellent, this also means that the users can easily update the app using the In App Purchase option in the settings area of the app.

Feel free to visit the iTunes store and download either version the full paid version or the free version.

Please leave a rating and or a comment on iTunes as well.

Thanks to everyone who uses either version of the app. If you want some features please email us and we’ll see what we can do.

Excellent in time for the break.

File Locker Free update ready for sale on the app store.

New in this update, and its fairly big under the hood.

NEW IN THIS VERSION

Added in app purchase so user can upgrade application to a full version will all features.

new additions:

pinch and zoom for images

in app purchase additions:

additional file formats, movie files, mp4, mov, m4v.

file locker cloud service

Get File Locker from iTuenes App Store

create and edit text files

fixed bug with multi page doc, pdf..

fixed bug with cloud service

Go have a look at the iTunes Store.

Have just submitted a large update for the free version of the app.

The new version adds in app purchase for upgrade. This will allow users of the free version to pay the upgrade fee and have all features unlocked.

These feature include additional file formats including movies, text file edit and create, the cloud service and some bug fixes.

The in app purchase allowed me to make the transition easy for the upgrade with you loosing or moving any files you have in the application.

I’ll post more details when the update is approved.

BUGS

Over the last few weeks i’ve been notified from some good users of a few minor issues with 2 aspects of File Locker 1.3 the paid version.

After some testing and changes I’ve corrected these errors an will be submitting a maintenance release to Apple within the next 24 hours.

Edit: The updates has been submitted to Apple for review… Bugs will be gone soon.

The 2 issues are.

1. With the cloud service download JPG files would not display even though they are downloaded to your device.
2. Multiple page documents would not scroll as expected.

UPDATES

I’ve been working on a huge update for File Locker Free, this update will give the users of the free version pinch and zoom on images, plus a way to update to the full version via In App Purchasing, which will unlock all the features available in the Paid version.

I’ll be submitting this version after final testing.

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions, follow us on twitter to get the latest news.

Looks like there is an intermittent bug with the File locker Cloud functionality for some files, when downloading from the Cloud service.

After recieving an email from a user. I investigated a little further and found that there is an issue when trying to download JPG files uploaded to the File Locker Cloud. The same file saved as a PNG worked fine, even using the same file and downloading using the Web  URL action in the app worked as expected, though failed to show in the file list when downloaded using the Cloud…

What does this mean…

1. I’m fixing it, and the next update will have the correction.

2. If you can save the file as a PNG, then use the Cloud.

It’ll be fixed soon.

Here’s a few comments from some the users.

From Loopguy99 on iTunes

If you want a basic password-protected folder then this is your ap. Thnx. Wish there is an option to return the file to it’s original folder if u change ur mind. It would have garnered 5 stars if it is included in the files one can browse from when looking to attach a pic to an email or text.

Our response… [ your request is on the list...]

From Norman iTunes

This application is exactly what I needed! It allows me to keep my private information PRIVATE!! I do however have one request for the developer for the next ‘update’. Would it be possible to allow the “Swipe” feature while looking at pictures? It is a little confusing to have to go back to the menu page each time you want to look at a different picture. Other than that…. this App is PERFECT!!!!!

Our response… [ your request is on the list... not sure if this will make the next release but soon for sure]

It’s always good to read the feedback from the users. As a result the app improves and provides a better experience for everyone. I read all the comments on thefilelocker.com web site, iTunes and emails. Everything is taking into consideration and more often than not suggestions are implemented. Some of the features that have been suggested:

1. movie save and playback
2. notes feature

So if you have a comment or feature request send a message… then leave an iTunes rating or review.

So happy to say that this was a very fast turn around on the review and approval process. Less than 10 days…

So this means that the new functionality is now ready and the Cloud service is ready for use.

Whats new for 1.3

AddFileView
- Support for MOV/M4V/MP4/MP3 files
- support for thefilelocker.com cloud service
DisplayFileView
- movie file play

Download from our cloud service.
The most important part in the “Cloud Service”. This basically means that if you need to get a file into File Locker then upload to our server, where you’ll be given an anonymous short url like “jk3er.jpg”, that you enter into the relevant screen in the app and the file will be downloaded to your device and removed from the server.

This is a new feature that will lead to other options in the new future.
More information when details are finalised.

If you haven’t got The File Locker go get it.

File Locker Free gets an update as well. In the new version of our free app you’ll get the create and edit text file feature. This is very handy to create those lists of things you want but not allow anyone to be able to see. These updates are only a few weeks away.

For all the users of File Locker either the free or paid versions, it would be very appreciated if you could leave some feedback and a rating on iTunes.

There are well over 5000 users of the app in both versions.

A small request to help us out.

We also welcome feedback to the website via the contact form or via twitter now so you can follow us on twitter to get the latest news from the dev team.

So here for comment page

or here for @thefilelocker on twitter
Thanks

A quick note to mention that thefilelocker now has a specific twitter account where there will be updates and tips posted for the best ways to use The File Locker, it’s hoped that user will offer feedback and suggestions as well. so head over to Twitter and follow @thefilelocker.

The next version 1.3 for the paid app in now in review by Apple. Whats new for 1.3

AddFileView

- Support for MOV/M4V/MP4/MP3 files

- support for thefilelocker.com cloud service

DisplayFileView

- movie file play

Download from our cloud server

The most important part in the “Cloud Service”. This basically means that if you need to get a file into File Locker then upload to our server, where you’ll be given an anonymous short url like “jk3er.jpg” that you enter into the relevant screen in the app and the file will be downloaded to your device and removed from the server.
This is a new feature that will lead to other options in the new future. More information when details are finalised.

If you haven’t got The File Locker go get it.

File Locker Free gets an update as well. In the new version of our free app you’ll get the create and edit text file feature. This is very handy to create those lists of things you want but not allow anyone to be able to see. These updates are only a few weeks away.

Well what can you do, obviously can please everyone, so I felt I had to respond to the review here as there was no other way to contact this person, the itunes name was “jmanfish”

Their review unedited below.

first off, the “Support” link in the app page is misleading – it goes into the author’s blog. all the comments there are CLOSED. that means no feedback, no way of asking questions.

second, you can NOT DELETE files once they’re in the application.

third, once you move files into the application, they STILL STAY in the original location (copies are made in the app.).

fourth, if you try moving files into the application, you have to rename them each and every time. there is no original name keeping, if you do not rename files they’ll show in the app w/ blank name and only the extension.

perhaps I’m thick, but I have found no instructions, there is no menu in the app, no accurate description before buying, I want my money back, sorry.

Now I’ll post it again with my response in green

first off, the “Support” link in the app page is misleading – it goes into the author’s blog. all the comments there are CLOSED. that means no feedback, no way of asking questions.

FL Response [ Yes the link goes to the website for the app, well this site, where I have commentary, information and updates for the app. There are some posts which have comments turned of and other have comments on, some posts I don't feel require comments. On the site on the right hand side is the Contact Us link which is there for anyone to leave feed back and ask questions, which works fine for the requests I've had. ]

second, you can NOT DELETE files once they’re in the application.

FL Response [ As is common with a lot of table based applications when you swipe from left to right the edit function is activated and you can delete the file, admitted this is not clearly mentioned and I'll work out a way to make this feature more obvious ]

third, once you move files into the application, they STILL STAY in the original location (copies are made in the app.).

FL Response [ I believe you are responsible for deleting the original file, that would be your choice ]

fourth, if you try moving files into the application, you have to rename them each and every time. there is no original name keeping, if you do not rename files they’ll show in the app w/ blank name and only the extension.

FL Response [ I give the option to name the file as you like. I'll add a test to see if the user entered filename is empty and the use the original name as the file name, this will be added in an upcoming release ]

perhaps I’m thick, but I have found no instructions, there is no menu in the app, no accurate description before buying, I want my money back, sorry.

Fl Response [ I believe there is a fair bit of information on this site, I guess I could add a FAQ or a how to page, which I may do, however there is a lot of info here, update information future release info and more, but if you would like to know more use the contact form and let me know. As for the refund, if the reviewer sends me their address I'll send a $1 back to you. ]

Can’t please everyone, and the application is selling and by the look of the other reviews not to bad either. I update this application frequently and improve what I can when I can. I’ve implemented and will implement other suggestions from users. All I can say to “jmanfish” is thanks for taking the time to post your review, i’ll take what you say in good faith.